Project Executive

CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Construction is seeking a Project Executive to lead complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through warranty. You will mentor project teams, drive safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance, and maintain proactive client communication to ensure exceptional service.

The role emphasizes strategic guidance, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ongoing pursuit of operational excellence within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading commercial construction projects.
• Strong ability to build trusted client relationships and lead teams.
• Deep understanding of preconstruction, scheduling, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for projects from preconstruction through warranty.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relations

Preconstruction planning

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Team mentorship

Job description

Project Executive Location: Florida Employment Type: Full-Time

At CORE Construction, our people are the foundation of everything we do.

We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through warranty. This role is ideal for a proven construction leader who excels at building strong client relationships, developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional project outcomes. As a Project Executive, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor project teams, and help drive operational excellence across safety, quality, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction. If you are a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

Executive Project Leadership

Provide executive oversight for assigned construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout and warranty. Lead project teams while ensuring successful execution of safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction goals. Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service. Serve as the executive liaison between office and field operations to promote collaboration and accountability. Anticipate project challenges and provide strategic guidance to resolve issues before they impact project success. Protect CORE's contractual, financial, and operational interests throughout each project.

Preconstruction Leadership

Partner with estimating, operations, and project teams during preconstruction planning. Participate in constructability reviews, scheduling, logistics planning, procurement strategy, and value engineering efforts. Identify project risks early and develop proactive solutions to mitigate them. Review budgets, contingencies, schedules, and project assumptions to ensure successful project execution.

Business Development & Client Relations

Strengthen relationships with existing clients while developing new business opportunities. Participate in proposal development, interviews, presentations, and strategic pursuits. Represent CORE at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings. Support long-term client partnerships that generate repeat business.

Financial & Operational Excellence

Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, profitability, and risk management. Review project reporting, cost controls, forecasts, owner billings, and subcontractor payment status. Support project teams with change management, financial planning, and operational decision-making. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational best practices.

Leadership & Team Development

Mentor Project Managers and project teams through coaching and professional development. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and servant leadership. Support staffing strategies and collaborate with Operations Leadership to develop high-performing teams. Encourage ongoing learning, leadership development, and career growth.

What we are looking for:

Extensive experience managing commercial construction projects and leading project teams. Proven ability to oversee multiple projects while balancing operational, financial, and client priorities. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Experience with project financial management, forecasting, budgeting, and risk mitigation. Comprehensive understanding of preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project execution. Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment. Commitment to safety, quality, operational excellence, and exceptional client service.

Why CORE Construction?

At CORE Construction, our culture is built on Integrity, Fairness, Continuous Improvement, and Results. We believe in empowering our employees, investing in professional development, and creating opportunities for long-term career growth. When you join CORE, you'll become part of a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, and building lasting relationships with both our clients and our employees.

CORE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Our Mission is to earn the trust of our employees, building partners, and clients. Achieving this mission begins by building teams with members who have unwavering, comprehensive trust in one another. Integrity, Fairness, Continuous Improvement, and Results are not just our CORE Values; they are the foundational elements of trust itself.